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MK59 WNS
MOTValid
MOT due4 Mar 2027
First reg1 Sep 2009
Mileage85,958 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

16 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 30 March 2026.

PASSED · 5 Mar 2026
Test date5 Mar 2026
Expiry4 Mar 2027
Test number167507811600
Mileage85,958 mi
FAILED · 20 Feb 2026
Test date20 Feb 2026
Expiry
Test number468986787577
Mileage85,956 mi
MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
PASSED · 13 Sep 2023
Test date13 Sep 2023
Expiry12 Sep 2024
Test number482378006936
Mileage84,783 mi
MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
FAILED · 8 Sep 2023
Test date8 Sep 2023
Expiry
Test number216861411907
Mileage84,783 mi
MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 7 Sep 2022
Test date7 Sep 2022
Expiry6 Sep 2023
Test number823344457718
Mileage83,898 mi
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 20 Aug 2021
Test date20 Aug 2021
Expiry2 Sep 2022
Test number227251413102
Mileage81,056 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 3 Sep 2020
Test date3 Sep 2020
Expiry2 Sep 2021
Test number385586089769
Mileage75,326 mi
FAILED · 1 Sep 2020
Test date1 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number584202453504
Mileage75,325 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 20 Aug 2019
Test date20 Aug 2019
Expiry1 Sep 2020
Test number782806860953
Mileage69,379 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/front
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing off shock absorber
FAILED · 19 Aug 2019
Test date19 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number187021976931
Mileage69,378 mi
MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/front
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorOffside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing off shock absorber
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Aug 2018
Test date20 Aug 2018
Expiry1 Sep 2019
Test number636853197006
Mileage62,827 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 20 Aug 2018
Test date20 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number305540583164
Mileage62,827 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 21 Aug 2017
Test date21 Aug 2017
Expiry1 Sep 2018
Test number586498406611
Mileage55,906 mi
PASSED · 31 Aug 2016
Test date31 Aug 2016
Expiry1 Sep 2017
Test number645955257879
Mileage49,449 mi
FAILED · 31 Aug 2016
Test date31 Aug 2016
Expiry
Test number604717180291
Mileage49,449 mi
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 28 Aug 2015
Test date28 Aug 2015
Expiry1 Sep 2016
Test number782329116441
Mileage42,586 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 26 Aug 2014
Test date26 Aug 2014
Expiry1 Sep 2015
Test number727848434203
Mileage33,470 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 26 Aug 2014
Test date26 Aug 2014
Expiry
Test number439218134218
Mileage33,470 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 28 Aug 2013
Test date28 Aug 2013
Expiry1 Sep 2014
Test number675130443227
Mileage25,769 mi
PASSED · 29 Aug 2012
Test date29 Aug 2012
Expiry1 Sep 2013
Test number277192242284
Mileage18,275 mi